The constitutional balance

"The overall theme of the book is the relationship or tension between constitutional principles - fairness, reason and the presumption of liberty - and the democratic assembly's - the Parliament - right to vote the legislation of its choice. The point is important; it moulds our constituti...

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Other Authors: Laws, John, 1945-2020, autor (autor)
Format: Book
Language:Inglés
Published: Oxford ; New York, NY ; Dublin : Hart Publishing 2021.
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Table of Contents:
  • The rule of law
  • Democracy
  • Two moralities
  • The common law
  • Reason, fairness, and the presumption of liberty
  • Finding the edge : judicial deference
  • Two mistakes : parliamentary intent and the ultra vires doctrine
  • The sovereignty of parliament
  • Human rights, free thought, and expression.